Irresistible Cranberry Curd Tart in Just 3 Easy Steps
A smooth and tangy cranberry curd tart with a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 1 (9-inch) tart 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press dough into a tart pan and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool.
- Blend cranberries and sugar in a food processor until smooth.
- Cook cranberry mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk eggs and egg yolk in a bowl. Slowly mix in cranberry mixture.
- Return mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Stir in softened butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour cranberry curd into the cooled tart shell and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- Chill the tart well before slicing.
- Garnish with whipped cream or fresh berries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg